Fall Safari Camp

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When school is out, Camp is in!

We are here to engage and excite your young learners ages 5-11 during Fall Break and Thanksgiving Break.

Safari Camp is a great opportunity to engage young explorers in learning about the wild world around them and beginning their journey of conservation stewardship. Through Zoo explorations, up-close animal encounters, STEAM-based projects, hands-on science activities, environmental games and more, campers learn about attainable strategies and goals to combat environmental issues and are charged with finding simple ways that they can make a difference.

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Sign up for other seasonal Safari Camps throughout the year here.


October 14-18, 2024
November 25-27, 2024

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  

Extended care available for $15/day from 8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Must be purchased for whole Camp session; cannot be purchased for individual days.

 

  • October 14 – 18 (5-day pricing): $400/week
    • Extended care cost: $75/week
  • November 25 – 27 (3-day pricing): $240/week
    • Extended care cost: $45/week

 

  • October 14 – 18 (5-day pricing): $320/week
    • Extended care cost: $75/week
  • November 25 – 27 (3-day pricing): $192/week
    • Extended care cost: $45/week

THEMES: Each week campers embark on a different Zoo expedition, exploring wildlife and wild places. Young explorers will be immersed in hands-on, minds-on learning while having fun! 

October 14-18 -Diversity Design: Celebrate the diversity of animals on Earth through this week-long investigation of Zoo Atlanta’s animal ambassadors and the conservation issues that their wild counterparts face. Specifically, participants will take on the role of designers and engineers as they learn about animal habitats, adaptations, and conservation issues; then use their creative minds to design a game or interactive experience that represents them. This program culminates in a Zoo Atlanta Animal Conservation Festival, where student-designed and built games and interactive experiences will be presented in a fun, festival-like environment.

November 25-27 – Conservation Connections: As human populations rise and native habitats decline, instances of confrontation between humans and animals have increased. Join us as we explore the complexities of balancing animal welfare with human well-being on the African savanna. Campers will learn about the animals of the African savanna, getting to know the species and the individuals in our care. Throughout the week, campers will place themselves in the shoes of various characters and stakeholders as they investigate the difficulties, advantages, and possibilities in promoting conservation initiatives for all. 

5-11


Campers should provide their own snacks, lunches, and water bottles.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT: 

  • Advance registration is required.
  • Payment in full is required at the time of registration.
  • Walk-up registrations are not accepted.
  • Registration closes the Wednesday before at midnight.

CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY: 

  • Refunds will not be issued for no-shows. 
  • Refunds will not be issued for individual missed days of Camp. 
  • Cancellations received 2 or more weeks prior to the program start date will receive a full refund. 
  • Cancellations received 2 weeks or less prior to the program start date will result in a loss of 50% of total cost of the cancelled reservation.
  • Camp programs are rain-or-shine.

CHECK-IN & PICK-UP:

  • Check-in and pick-up will occur via the Education Conservation Gate of the Zoo. The Education Conservation Gate is located in the south (right-hand) corner of the Cherokee Avenue parking lot.
  • For your child’s safety, an adult 18 years old or older must check-in and pick-up your child with Zoo Atlanta staff.
  • To ensure the safety of all campers, parents/guardians will be given a number when they check-in their campers. Please make sure that whoever picks up your child knows this number. For their own safety, no camper will be released to someone who does not know their number.
  • All campers who have not purchased Extended Care and are not picked up by 4:30 p.m. will incur fees.
  • If camper is picked up late between 4:31 p.m.- 5 p.m., an additional $10 fee will be owed.
  • If camper is picked up late after 5:01 p.m., you will be charged an additional $1 for every additional minute.

PARTICIPANT SAFETY POLICIES 

  • We ask all participants to stay home if they are experiencing symptoms of respiratory virus or other illness. 

Give the adventure of lifelong learning. Here’s an idea we can promise won’t be re-gifted: give a certificate for one of Zoo Atlanta’s education programs! You may also purchase gift certificates in $25 increments up to $100. Program restrictions apply. 

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Any other questions? Don’t hesitate to ask! Call 404.624.5822 or email education@zooatlanta.org.

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